Thutmose III

Thutmose III (1481 BC-1425 BC) was Pharaoh of Egypt from 24 April 1479 to 11 March 1425 BC, succeeding Hatshepsut and preceding Amenhotep II.

Biography
Thutmose was born in 1481 BC, the son of Thutmose II and Iset. When Thutmose II died, his main wife Hatshepsut became regent for her stepson Thutmose III, and, upon coming of age, he distinguished himself as a military genius. He conducted 15 campaigns in 20 years, capturing 350 cities during his rule and conquering new lands from the Euphrates to Nubia; he was the first pharaoh after Thutmose I to cross the Euphrates. In 1457 BC, he defeated a large coalition of rebellious Canaanites at the Battle of Megiddo. He died in 1425 BC, and he was buried in the Valley of Kings.